Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Level III NICU RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring 2 years of Level III NICU experience and a compact or NM RN license.

• Level I Trauma, teaching children's hospital NICU setting
• Mixed acuity unit caring for Level 3 and Level 4 NICU patients
• Patient population ranges from neonates under 23 weeks to full term newborns
• Typical patient ratio is 1:3, with occasional 1:4 during surge periods
• Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:30
• Required to work 12 weekend shifts per contract
• No on-call requirements
• Float required within scope to Pediatric ICU, Level II NICU, and MBU
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active RN license (Compact or NM) required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Proficiency with IV vasopressors required
• Experience with High Frequency Ventilation required
• Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula required
• Experience managing Respiratory Distress Syndrome required
• Ventilator management experience required (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Pending license accepted

• Provide critical care nursing to neonatal patients across varying acuity levels including Level 4 NICU care
• Must be willing to float to Pediatric ICU as needed to meet facility needs
• Black scrub color required
• No holiday RTO for December start dates
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holiday bundles:
  Thanksgiving/day after, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval
• COVID vaccine is optional, but candidates must upload vaccination series or declination
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility
• Non-local candidates must have a driver's license on file reflecting a non-local address

American Traveler Job  #P-772730. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.